THE KENWOOD LODGE, 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, (Sleeps 12),

THE KENWOOD LODGE has just completed a total renovation to become the finest luxury villa at the true heart of the Sonoma Valley. Indoor ~ outdoor living at the heart of the Sonoma Valley, surrounded on 3 sides by the vast acreage of SugarLoaf State Park. On the Sonoma Valley floor, this 5-bedroom (each with ensuite bath) home places you minutes from world-famous wineries and all the area attractions. The endless walls of bi-folding glass truly disappear, eliminating the experiential line between indoors and out.

ONLY WE CAN PROMISE ACCESS TO THE INACCESSIBLE: Concierge services are free with every stay and are unmatched anywhere in this region. In business for over 20 years, we leverage our local knowledge and exclusive winery memberships to ensure our guests' unparalleled wines and wonders of the Northern California Wine Country. We can arrange the most recherché of the wine country exclusively for our guests: intimate events, dining or tastings at private cult winery estates, wine pairings with regional appetizers curated by our Michelin-starred chefs, wine education classes, cooking demonstrations, a gorgeous 3-mile hike right out our front door,  a hot air balloon ride early one morning, yoga or pilates class on the deck…. Ask us anything, we are happy to research and quote your dream vacation details.

OVERVIEW:
The house is 4500 square feet with grand room ceilings soaring to 20 feet, includes 5 bedrooms / 5 ensuite bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, chef's kitchen, wine bar with temperature-controlled refrigeration, media/game room, lap pool with waterfall, 8-person hot tub, stone fire-pit, bocce court, extensive outdoor lounge and dining areas. If a group of 12, beds 11 and 12 would be XL twins in 2 of our 5 bedrooms.

NEVER BEFORE REALIZED GUEST SERVICES AVAILABLE AT A WINE COUNTRY RENTAL.  With full-time service and caretaker staff , we are unequaled. At any other vacation rental, you self-check in and then are on your own for the duration - lucky if you can get someone to respond to a phone call for assistance if an appliance breaks. Not so with us: we have an ever-available team dedicated to guests’ needs. Caretakers and an I.T. expert on staff monitoring phones, texts, and our systems night and day. Guests can have any extent of bespoke services - via a la carte pricing.  We consistently exceed guests’ expectations because we are a singular, skilled group that designed, built, & operates every aspect.

LOCATION:
The Lodge is situated just off the very center of the Sonoma Valley floor, at the mouth of a granite canyon that becomes Sugar Loaf State Park. The outdoor splendor merges with the indoors as endless windows bifold to open completely to the great outdoors. Secluded and picturesque, with views to the forested peaks of the surrounding state park, this estate is just minutes from the best wineries: Kenwood, Chateau St Jean, Landmark, and Kunde. Art Deco antiques abound with an informal 'feet up' level of comfort and ease throughout. Auto-start generator for seamless management of any rare power outage. The pool can be heated; fees apply. *Please note in the rainy season (typically November-March/April) outdoor cushions are stored.

HIGHLIGHTS:
A memorable gathering place is the outdoor fire pit under a 150-foot tall fir tree with an adjacent 18-foot slab table. At sunset, the hills of the state park radiate an unforgettable russet, an amazing display of pastels fills the sky, a choir of songbirds heralds the setting sun, and the wine tastes even better... When outdoor temperatures drop, there is radiant heat (under the oak flooring) ensuring comfort in the high-ceilinged spaces. Idyllic in the summer, the house is uniquely fabulous in the winter, spring, and fall because of the great room and its massive fireplace. Even rainy, cool days are a delight with friends or family gathering in the 20-foot tall Great Room, with the fireplace at one end and cooking in the extensive professional kitchen at the other end. When the rainy season starts, the nearby creek swells and rushes by to the valley floor. It can sound like Niagara Falls is across the way; truly delightful. Art Deco antiques abound with an informal 'feet up' level of comfort and ease throughout.

CONSTRUCTED AS A GREEN FACILITY:
The Lodge has been lovingly filled with reclaimed materials and the most energy efficient features. You will enjoy stand-alone luxury equal to any of the world-renowned 5-star hotels of this celebrated region.  Though It is ever-possible to get drunk on the region’s wine, our guests realize that it is equally unavoidable to get light-headed on the wonders of the land, the birdsong, and our 4-footed inhabitants that abound at our wine country estates.

CONCIERGE SERVICE IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF YOUR STAY WITH US:
Private chefs: whether for a truly special meal or throughout your stay
Private events at boutique, vineyard estates
Winemaker or Vintner dinners
Personalized wine touring, consultation, and/or tasting itineraries
On-site cooking classes and/or wine education
Team building activities (we have over 50 - pls inquire)
Yoga, matte class, or exercise boot camp on our front deck
Pre-stocking the fridge and pantry with your list of preferred delights
Daily or occasional housekeeping
Transportation assistance with trusted professional driver services

EVENTS:
Additional guests over the allowed capacity are NOT PERMITTED at this property. We do have access to a rural event facility and additional bedrooms. We can assist in the location of a backroad venue of choice, ideal for corporate meetings, dinner parties, wine tastings, team cooking classes, rehearsal dinners, elopements or small weddings.

HOUSE RULES:
Rentals ending on SATURDAY cannot be accommodated. CHECK-IN is guaranteed by 4:00 p.m., and checkout is at 11:00 a.m. We do our very best to accommodate early check-ins and late check-outs, but cannot make any commitment until 72 hours prior to arrival.

MAX NUMBER OF VEHICLES PERMITTED: 5

SONOMA COUNTY REGULATIONS FOR VACATION RENTALS:
No parties of any sort nor amplified music out of doors at ANY time. The fire-pit and hot tub must be turned off, and all conversation moved indoors by 10 pm every night, no exceptions. Failure to heed these rules is grounds for forfeiture of entire deposit as we are at risk of losing our rental permit; thank you!

Sonoma County TOT: 720N